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W474 OBX

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,723 mi
Last recorded100,723 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW474 OBX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 100,723 miles

Both head lamp lenses in poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 100,715 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both head lamp lenses in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 91,330 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4 mm (4.1.E.1)

slight free play in offside inner steering rack joints.

Fail 14 Apr 2016 91,330 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4 mm (4.1.E.1)

slight free play in offside inner steering rack joints.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 88,400 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

surface corrosion on all brake discs.

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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W474 OBX is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 70,817 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W474 OBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W474 OBX registered?

W474 OBX is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W474 OBX safe to buy?

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